EAN: 9780820422633

A NEW BEGINNING - SHIRLEY KOLACK KARTONIERT (TB)

A New Beginning: The Jews of Historic Lowell  Massachusetts explores the experiences of Jews in
Lowell from the mid-19th century to the present. Using in-depth case studies over generations
of representative Jewish families  this book examines the settlement patterns of Jews  their
occupational roles from mill workers to pedlars to entrepreneurs  as well as the founding of
synagogues and self-help organizations. It also documents the adjustment of Jews to the
industrial city of Lowell  as well as to the larger society. Striving to maintain their
cultural and religious identity  Jews sought acceptance from the wider society.

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